Is there a lawyer that can help me with this situation to retrieve my benefits

Your statement in not comprehensible. If you have been denied unemployment benefits, get an attorney immediately. Actions have to be taken timely.

Will this affect our financial aid? Can I get a job in the education field or retail? Can I still get a drivers license?

I had a client that this happened to. Only the demand was 3X the value of the goods not stolen. I told her not to pay and wait until she was served...

Can my ex file an appeal on a default divorce and if so how many days does she have to file

SAVE those messages. Just in case she files something, you will have evidence that she was timely served. If she get an attorney, you need to get...

What action should we take?

If your wife believes the other woman was at fault, see a lawyer. These cases are taken on contingency. - lawyer is paid out of recovery.

Can I sue Allstate for the damages and breach of contract?

Get their forensic report. Take it to an attorney. If they do not give the report, go straight to an attorney.

What can I do?

You did not answer the other attorney's question: "What is preventing you from filing for divorce?" See an attorney and get it done.

Is this because I was never able to find the second defendant? At this point, does this mean I'm out of luck at this point?

Yes. This is for lack of prosecution of the other tenant. If you have found her, you can file a motion to vacate the dismissal, if it has not been...

Is there anything I can do legally?

You have a signed contract that says you were to be paid for training. You do not complain that you were not paid. It does not look as if you have...

You are on the loan when you should not be. Attempt to press criminal charges first, that way you will have no attorney expense. If your county...

Can someone help me please

Your union rep should put you in contact with a union lawyer.